As I stepped into Suvaii restaurant, I noted it had the warmth and ambience of a typical elegant Madurai Chettinad home. This set the stage for an unforgettable dining experience of Pandyan cuisine. As I made my way through Suvaii’s sparsely decorated interiors, I was welcomed by framed art gracing its walls depicting Jallikattu, the Meenakshi temples, costumes, martial arts, the Chithirai festival, the Thirumalanaikan Mahal, and other scenes typical of Madurai.
The unpretentious interiors draw inspiration from the traditions of Madurai and the Pandyan dynasty and reflect the traditional architecture of the Madurai Chettinad region. The Athangudi tiles for flooring and wooden pillars are also typical of Madurai. One of the things that caught my attention was the tastefully done ceiling with exquisite Kolam art. Even the furniture and lighting complemented the Madurai concept beautifully.